Mom's Brown Gravy

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon yeast extract spread , e.g. Marmite/Vegemite
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1.5 cups hot water
• 0.5 cups cold water
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch

Instructions

1. 1

   Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in yeast extract spread, onion powder, and salt until smooth. Gradually whisk in 1 1/2 cups hot water so no lumps form. Bring to a boil.

2. 2

   Stir together 1/2 cup cold water and cornstarch in a small cup. Stir the cornstarch mixture into the saucepan, and continue boiling until thickened. Cool slightly before serving.